Tools used in the second step of qin making process

Tools used in the second step of qin making process - chopping:
(1)Paper pattern – drawn to the same scale as the qin,to be copied onto the wood
(2)Pencils – for outlining the qin shape on the top board and bottom board according to the patterns
(3)Hand saw – for sawing out the top board and bottom board as required by the qin style
(4)Axe – for chopping out the basic shape and curve of the qin top
(5)Long plane – for smoothing out the qin top and bottom. The longer the plane is, the flatter and smoother the wood
(6)Short plane – for refining the qin top and bottom
(7)Spokeshave – for creating a rounded edge, e.g. refining the qin forehead
(8)Curve measure – the standard of the curvature of the qin top
(9)Long ruler – the standard of the straightness of the qin top